Skoda Kamiq Revealed In Sketches; Creta Rival To Debut At Geneva

• Sketches reveal a typically Skoda design

• SUV will feature a split headlamp setup, with DRLs on top

• Based on the MQB-A0 platform, the SUV will make its India debut next year

If you’ve been battling the itch to buy a compact SUV, there’s some good news for you. Yesterday, we got a sneak peak at Kia’s upcoming SP Concept-based SUV, codenamed SP2i. Today, it’s Skoda that's given us a glimpse of what’s in store for India next year.

 The Czech automaker has released two sketches of its upcoming SUV. Called the ‘Kamiq’, the compact SUV looks like a miniature version of the Kodiaq. It carries Skoda’s trademark crystalline design language, but with a twist. For starters, the Kamiq gets a split headlamp setup, with daytime running lamps on top and the headlights on the bumper. Skoda has also confirmed that the Kamiq will feature dynamic indicators at the front and rear.

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It’s got all the quintessential SUV bits too — a jacked up ground clearance, tough-looking faux skid plates at either end and a set of roof rails. From the rear, the Kamiq bears Skoda's signature C-shaped taillight design. A unique touch here comes in the form of the 'S K O D A' badging on the hatch that replaces the traditional circular insignia.

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Skoda will officially unveil the Kamiq at the Geneva Motor Show that kicks off on March 5. The SUV is of particular interest to us as Skoda India will bring it to our shores as early as next year. Based on the MQB-A0 platform (that Skoda India is currently localising), the SUV will take on established rivals such as the Hyundai Creta and the Renault Duster. It will also face heat from the newbies in the segment, namely the Tata Harrier, Nissan Kicks and the Renault Captur.

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